Anatomy & Physiology, Third Edition answers the demand for a leaner version of Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn's Human Anatomy & Physiology with less in-depth coverage of pregnancy, heredity, and the developmental aspects of various body systems, while keeping basic themes such as homeostatic imbalances strategically in place. This revised edition includes major updates to the content and figures based on current research findings. The texts all new muscle art features more realistic, natural looking colors and textures, and its new Check Your Understanding questions follow major sections within each chapter and serve to reinforce and test students understanding of the major concepts of the section. Elaine Mariebs instinct for providing colorful, dynamic explication of body-system anatomy & physiology creates a focused presentation of basic principles. For this new edition, Dr. Marieb has teamed up with co-author Katja Hoehn to produce this exciting text featuring extensive art development, text revisions, and thoroughly updated supplements and media resources. The Interactive Physiology (IP) 10-System Suite CD-ROM is now also included, featuring the new immune system module.

I. ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY

1. The Human Body: An Orientation 2. Chemistry Comes Alive 3. Cells: The Living Units 4. Tissues: The Living Fabric

II. COVERING, SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT OF THE BODY

5. The Integumentary System 6. Bones and Skeletal Tissues 7. The Skeleton 8. Joints 9. Muscles and Muscle Tissue 10. The Muscular System

III. REGULATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE BODY

11. Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue 12. The Central Nervous System 13. The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity 14. The Autonomic Nervous System 15. The Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology, Third Edition answers the demand for a leaner version of Elaine Marieb and Katja Hoehn's Human Anatomy & Physiology with less in-depth coverage of pregnancy, heredity, and the developmental aspects of various body systems, while keeping basic themes such as homeostatic imbalances strategically in place. This revised edition includes major updates to the content and figures based on current research findings. The texts all new muscle art features more realistic, natural looking colors and textures, and its new Check Your Understanding questions follow major sections within each chapter and serve to reinforce and test students understanding of the major concepts of the section. Elaine Mariebs instinct for providing colorful, dynamic explication of body-system anatomy & physiology creates a focused presentation of basic principles. For this new edition, Dr. Marieb has teamed up with co-author Katja Hoehn to produce this exciting text featuring extensive art development, text revisions, and thoroughly updated supplements and media resources. The Interactive Physiology (IP) 10-System Suite CD-ROM is now also included, featuring the new immune system module.

Table of Contents

I. ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY

1. The Human Body: An Orientation 2. Chemistry Comes Alive 3. Cells: The Living Units 4. Tissues: The Living Fabric

II. COVERING, SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT OF THE BODY

5. The Integumentary System 6. Bones and Skeletal Tissues 7. The Skeleton 8. Joints 9. Muscles and Muscle Tissue 10. The Muscular System

III. REGULATION AND INTEGRATION OF THE BODY

11. Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue 12. The Central Nervous System 13. The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity 14. The Autonomic Nervous System 15. The Endocrine System